weekender

noun

week·​end·​er ˈwēk-ˈen-dər How to pronounce weekender (audio)
Synonyms of weekendernext
1
: one who vacations or visits for a weekend
2
: weekend bag

Examples of weekender in a Sentence

The town is populated with weekenders from New York City.
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Shoes have a reputation for being clunky and not ideal for packing, but these lightweight, flexible flats can be stashed in a carry-on or weekender bag with no trouble. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 One of the larger options on this list, it could easily be used as a carry-on or weekender bag. — Neha Tandon, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 These are families, weekenders, and golf enthusiasts heading to places like the Hamptons, Nantucket, or Martha’s Vineyard. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 All guests went home with Samsonite suitcases and weekenders overflowing with clothing from 7 For All Mankind, Greyson Clothiers and Vuori, products from quip, OSEA, CREED and Josie Maran, and gift cards from WAYMO, Cadillac and milk + honey. — Melody Chiu, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weekender

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of weekender was in 1880

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“Weekender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weekender. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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